Bardwell Valley vs Bexley North
The verdict
Bardwell Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.84M versus $1.93M in Bexley North. Bardwell Valley is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 4.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bardwell Valley rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Bexley North).
Scores
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 86 |
| Transport | 85 | 86 |
| Education | 73 | 74 |
| Liveability | 97 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,344 | 4,281 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,099 | $1,894 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 49.1% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 57.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bardwell Valley High Growth · Bexley North Stable
Property
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.84M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $1.31M | $962K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 32.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 85 | 70 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 70 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 350 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,218 | 2,126 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bardwell Valley · Bexley North
Transport
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,344 | 4,281 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,560 | 4,437 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,462 | 4,621 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.23% | 0.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardwell Valley or Bexley North?
Bardwell Valley has the higher residential safety score (Bardwell Valley 100/100 vs Bexley North 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Bardwell Valley or Bexley North?
Bardwell Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.84M versus $1.93M.
Which has better public transport, Bardwell Valley or Bexley North?
Bexley North has the higher transport score (Bardwell Valley 85/100 vs Bexley North 86/100).
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